Clinical Scribe I

Northeast-Ohio-Eye-Surgeons; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Generous PTO

7 holidays

401(k) with match

Uniform reimbursement

People-first culture

Inspirational culture

Job summary

Northeast Ohio Eye Surgeons is seeking an Ophthalmic Scribe to support physicians with dictation, charting, and minor in-office procedures across our Akron-area offices. You will accompany patients, document encounters in EMR, and assist during exams with eye drops and basic chair-side procedures.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, fast typing (40+ wpm), and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive.
• Typing 40+ words per minute and proficient computer skills.
• Entry level with 0-3 years of experience typical.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam rooms and prepare them for examination.
• Document patient work ups and OD/MD comments in the EMR.
• Complete patient encounter forms based on diagnosed conditions.
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes as ordered.
• Provide chair-side physician assistance and administer treatment as allowed.
• Review care instructions with patients.
• Take a detailed patient history including PMH, family history, and chief complaint.
• Check visual acuity and perform related vision tests.
• Examine eyes for abnormalities and perform tests (A-scans, B-scans, etc.).
• Measure intraocular pressure and read eyeglass prescriptions.
• Prep exam rooms for treatment and maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Demonstrate knowledge of eye anatomy, diseases, and ocular medications.
• Stay current with technologies and medications and answer general patient questions.

Skills

Typing 40+ wpm

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

As an Ophthalmic Scribe you will work alongside physician dictating into the patient's chart and assist physician with minor in-office procedures.

Schedule

• -Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.
• - Rotating Tuesday late shifts until 8:00pm
• - Must be able to travel to our Akron Fairlawn, Stow and Kent offices.

What you will be doing

• Bring patients to and from exam rooms
• Perform detailed documentation of patient work ups and OD/MD comments in patient's electronic medical record
• Complete patient encounter form based on determined diagnosis
• Apply drops to anesthetize, dilate, or medicate eyes
• Provide chair-side physician assistance and administer treatment as allowed and ordered by the physician
• Review care instructions with patients
• Complete a detailed patient history including past medical history, family medical history and chief complaint
• Check patient's visual acuity which includes far acuity, near acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color perception
• Examine eyes for abnormalities
• Perform other tests and measurements including A-scans, B-scans, fundus photography, corneal topography, HRTII and pachymetry
• Measures intraocular pressure of eyes (glaucoma test)
• Read patient's eyeglass prescription with automated lensometry
• Prep exam rooms for treatment
• Maintain patient confidentiality following HIPAA regulations
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of eye anatomy, disease, symptoms & ocular medications
• Stay current with the latest technologies and medications and be able to answer general patient questions

What you know

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive a motor vehicle
• Efficient computer skills and ability to type 40+ words per minute

Desired

• Experience working as a Medical Scribe
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Entry Level
• Typical has 0-3 years of experience

What you will receive

• Competitive wages
• Robust benefit package including medical, dental, life and disability (short- and long-term) insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO) program
• Seven (7) company paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Uniform reimbursement
• An organization focused on People, Passion, Purpose and Progress
• Inspirational culture

About Midwest Vision Partners

Midwest Vision Partners was founded in 2019 to build a premier eye care platform in partnership with Alpine Investors, a San Francisco-based private equity firm. Alpine is a strong supporter of MVP, given their PeopleFirst™ philosophy, unparalleled track record, significant financial resources, and a commitment to building a platform that includes physician leadership at the highest levels.

Headquartered in Chicago, our mission is to provide world-class support to ophthalmologists and optometrists, enabling them to focus on improving patients' vision to help people live their best lives. Today, MVP's network consists of 16 practices, 125 physicians, and roughly 1500 employees providing medical and surgical eyecare services at over 60 locations throughout the Midwest. We strive to be the premier provider of eyecare in the Midwest through a culture of collaboration and excellence.

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